Telegram-herald., 1887-03-17

In the afternoon the question OF whether
or not lawyers aud physicians should be
admitted to local associations was discussed
with an Affirmative result. The association
deprecated strongly the giving away OF
chromos and other articles 70 induce pur-
chasers 70 pstronizs particular line OF
goods or store Frank Hibbard. of Eyart in
an address declared that insurance rates on
store property are too hiEh and urged the
business men 10 combine against Insurance
mOn0p0lies. he suggested ss remedial
measures legislation against companies and
the establishment Of rival mutual insurance
associations by business men, II possible and
practical q K. Hoyt OF the Flint associ-
Alton. extented cordial invitation 70 the
State Association to hold its second annual
meeting with his colleagues. and II was re-
Ceigsd with thanks and placed on tile Tor
action By the Executive Committee. The
Committee on Constitution and Bylaws
made - report. which recommended the
alterations and additions suggested by the
President in his annual address. Ths re-
port wSs accepted and adopted. Henry
Daab and 7. F. Smith made brief addresses
o. farewell and the association extended
them vote OF thanks and wished
them God speed on their Journey
home 10 the keystone Stat.
The President announced the following
committees:
o. rransporlation-Jas A Coye. Of this
city. J. W. Miiiken. Of Muskegon, and Chas.
Bridgeman, of Flint.
On Blsnks-Jss Osburn, of Owosso; II.
II Pope, of Allegan, and E. A. Stowe, OF
this city.
The Committee on Resolutions reported
as follows.
That We believe the business Of this con-
vention should be conducted ss simply Is IS
consistent with strict business methods
stunning TOO many. not having too many
tails to our kite. Therefore be il
Reral,ed, In the matter OF the able paper
read 20 this convention by the Hon. Smith
Barnes vour COMMITTEES are of the opinion
that t0 reach the n after properly the Legis-
lature should be- appealed to to enact
stringent laws regulating the sale OF all
goods under strict brands designating the
quality and purity of the same, which, in
our opinion. will check the sale OF adulter-
sted goods.
That the Legislature be appealed 70 by
an authorized committee 10 make law
adopting that Of the State of New York on
the subject Of weight. and measures.
That the thanks of this convention be
rendered the officers and members OF the
Local GrOcers Association OF Grand Rap
lbs for courtesies extended 10 the State
/ Business Mems Association and for the
hOspltabIe manner IN which he have been
entertained. Also 10 the O-Wssh-t Nong
Boat Club for kindly rendering the use OF
their rooms while in this city.
That this association put ITSELF on record
Sc uucnaliIediy IN favor OF goods Of stand
ard pufity snd strength, fuli count. fall
weight and full measure, and that We as
business men. agree to practice what We
preach by refusing 10 handle any goods not
up 20 the standard. The report was &C
/ cep.ed and adopted
/ The Retail Grocsrs' association Of Battle
/ CrseS vas admitted 10 membership. y. y.
/ Blair. OF lowell. was 10 read paper on Is
/ II 'ossit'e o. DO Cash Business but on
account ol the lack Of tine asked 20 he ex-
cused from reading IL. The association or
dered the article printed in the Ir1dc0saii.
lav a Cove made q brief and humorous
I talk on The Business Man In Politics. and
/ lie Vas extended vote o. thanks FOR IT,
/ TIE Village improvement Feature in Our
/ Local Association" was discussed ia 9 well.
I written paper By ". " Warner OF Aliegzu
snd a vote OF thanks was extended 70 him
I Tie article viii be prio'ed IN the Tr1fsns1n
I A paper vi ten b. Paul ? Morgan. of Non
/ roe on Look Ouf for the Tarss. was sc-
cepted snd ordered printed 81 some iuturs
I date Tns lat paper OF the convention ws'
+ presented verbally 0v witty i ". SprHgue
+ al DreenVi.ie. on Can Our Collection Sys
/ fern BE lmproveiF A. the -ose Of toe se-
+ son a r0usiug vote % than "a vas rendered
I 20 "0ir busy litfie steamboat +. A SfOxe
/ and io oar big steamer. Pres. Hamilton.
+ Nirs President Morgan wss also treated 10 :
i s0te Of thsnss. and then the President a.
1 uounced ths following vice presidents "
i W. Warner. Aiiegsn. Gee. Hubbard fiint
\ TT. r. Cam oers theboyEsn. +. G. Parker
7 Hatrls Cresx IL p Fargo. NDsseZ0n.
1 he association voted itself in favor Of :
I STATE Beard Of Hygiene and tnsn Adjourned
I The zsrend ANIMAL meeting vill - he'd III
+ the Sammer. pr0hsblv AZ Flint or OTosso